In this episode of Running to the Castle I’m answering a question a runner emailed me: They missed their long run, what should they do to make it up?

Some options when you miss a long run

• Skip it and move on
• Start a week behind and skip the next planned cut back week

Some questions to ask yourself:

• Have I recently ran beyond this long distance?
• Am I starting from 0 miles lately?
• Do I have vacation or busy weeks coming up?

Questions I answer in this episode;

• Can you make up that long run later in the week?
• Can you tack on the extra miles onto another run?
• What do you do about the long run when you’re on vacation?

Links mentioned in this episode: 2 week break

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Hi, I'm Dr. Ali
I've been running for 15+ years and been in the rehab space since 2012 when I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. I get injury prone runDisney runners across the finish line without feeling broken.

In this episode of Running to the Castle I am discussing Runner’s Knee. Runner’s knee is also known as Patellofemoral pain syndrome, it’s called Runner’s knee because it’s common in runners but it’s not exclusive to runners.

A few common symptoms are:

• Pain in the front and around the knee cap, often in a U or C shape
• Pain going down stairs
• Pain going up stairs
• Pain with squatting
• Pain with kneeling
• Pain after standing for a long time
• Pain after sitting for a long time
• Pain partway through a run

I discuss ways to get rid of the pain

• Assess strength and flexibility
• Utilize pain management techniques like hot epsom salt baths, ice
• Adjust training and activities

This is one of the more frustrating knee problems because a lot of the symptoms happen when you aren’t even running.

If you’re looking for an individualized plan to get rid of your knee pain and on track to the cross the finish line at your next Disney race check out how we can work together in 1-on-1 Coaching

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Hi, I'm Dr. Ali
I've been running for 15+ years and been in the rehab space since 2012 when I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. I get injury prone runDisney runners across the finish line without feeling broken.

In this episode of Running to the Castle I’m discussing the controversial topic of running more than 3 hours.

I’m answering the question is running more than 3 hours bad for you? I’m talking about this in relation to training for a marathon and discuss if you should or shouldn’t limit your training runs to 3 hours.

In particular I’m discussing this in relation to slow runners, runDisney runners who will finish their marathon in 6+ hours. I also discuss options for getting the training in to make sure you cross the finish line.

Link to Free Marathon Training Plan

1-on-1 Coaching information

Finish Line Academy Information

Want more tips?
Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt

More FREE helpful information for runDisney races
Training for a runDisney race and consider yourself injury prone?
Check out FREE training plans on my website: https://dralipt.com/rundisney-race-training

Don't miss out on Strength Exercise Videos for Injury-Prone runDisney Runners!
Get the full details including when the next round is launching.

Have a question?
Send me a DM: @rundisneydpt on Instagram

Hi, I'm Dr. Ali
I've been running for 15+ years and been in the rehab space since 2012 when I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. I get injury prone runDisney runners across the finish line without feeling broken.